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SEE: Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal-winning throw

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal-winning throw

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, out-performing the field by quite a distance to notch up the first track-and-field Games medal for the country.

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

He said the team management has informed the Pakistan High Commission in the UK and the relevant authorities in London about the disappearance of Suleman and Nazeerullah.

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Parul Chaudhary became only the second Indian female athlete to qualify for the final of a track event at the World Athletics Championships.

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Jyothi Yarraji opened India's gold medal account in the Asian Athletics Championships

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

'Chuck out the Javelin throwers'

'Chuck out the Javelin throwers'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra shatters national record again

SEE: Neeraj Chopra shatters national record again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'Despite the fact that I did not win tonight, I feel very good because I did my best'

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

'Suyash is no mystery spinner, but has that X-factor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana played down talk of Suyash Sharma being a "mystery spinner", saying the youngster is just a normal leg-break bowler with the 'X-factor'.

Paralympics archery: Rakesh in pre-quarters

Paralympics archery: Rakesh in pre-quarters

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rakesh Kumar continued his impressive run of form to storm into the pre-quarter-finals even as teammate Shyam Sundar Swami made a second-round exit as Indian compound archers had a mixed day at the Paralympic Games, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Jhajharia, Deepa, Rahelu - Meet India's Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

With the Tokyo Paralympics opening on Tuesday, here's a look at all the past Indian medallists.

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

15 individual athletes, two relay teams from India at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Rani had bettered her own national record with a throw of 63.24m during the Federation Cup in March before a performance of 62.83m in the National Inter-State Championships this week.

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

India's paralympians beat the odds, realise dreams

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

India sign off Paralympics with an unparalleled 19 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze.

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.

Neeraj Chopra Fulfils A Special Dream

Neeraj Chopra Fulfils A Special Dream

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Our wish for you, Neeraj, is that you keep fulfilling all your dreams and bring greater glory to your family and the nation!

In Kyiv, Biden declares Putin's war of conquest is failing

In Kyiv, Biden declares Putin's war of conquest is failing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

United States President Joe Biden who made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, days before the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, pledged a $500 million military aid package for the country.

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The team has shifted base from NIS Patiala, which is cold at the peak of winter, to the Odisha capital, which will be comparatively warmer.

Indian Athletes clinch 2 Golds, set Asian Records at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian Athletes clinch 2 Golds, set Asian Records at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Indian long jumper Someswara Rao Ramudri and javelin thrower Mohit clinched gold medals in their individual events at the 2022 World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'I had calculated that I have to run below 4 minute 40 seconds in the 1500m if I have to qualify for the Asian Games. I achieved that not because I was capable of but because of my co-competitors. Each one of them said that they have to push this guy (Shankar) to finish on time. One guy was running with me all the time in the race only to push me ahead.'

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule on Tuesday, August 3, 2021:

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Discus thrower Vinod's classification in F52 category raises hopes of medal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

5 athletes, 6 officials from Indian contingent to take part in Paralympics opening.

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Neeraj to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland which will host the Paavo Nurmi Games

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

Read: Abhinav Bindra's letter to Neeraj Chopra

Read: Abhinav Bindra's letter to Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Chopra created history as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58m to pick the gold.

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra will be awarded Rs 1 crore cash grant while his coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each.

This gold medal is for the entire country: Neeraj

This gold medal is for the entire country: Neeraj

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Newly-crowned Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday revealed that he was in pain after his epoch-making performance in the Tokyo Games but it was worth enduring given the historic result he achieved.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

What Prime Minister Modi told Olympic champ Neeraj

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The Primer Minister Modi spoke about Neeraj Chopra's confident body language, which was eye-catching during the Olympic finals but something that the PM said he noticed before he left for the Games.

Param Vishisht Seva Medal for Olympic champion Subedar Neeraj Chopra

Param Vishisht Seva Medal for Olympic champion Subedar Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Subedar Neeraj Chopra, who created history last year by winning India's first athletics gold medal in Olympics, was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Tuesday for his distinguished service.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Olympic champ Neeraj hospitalised with high fever

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

On his return from Tokyo, Neeraj had tested negative for COVID-19.

Neeraj Chopra may skip National Games

Neeraj Chopra may skip National Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a gruelling season.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country's fifth medal in the history of Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

India eyes Patriots, Javelins and more Hawks

India eyes Patriots, Javelins and more Hawks

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

India is on a shopping spree at the Farnborough Air Show in England

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Among the memorable gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, up for bids in an e-auction, are sporting memorabilia gifted by India's Tokyo Olympians.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The new security assistance provided to Ukraine includes 800 anti-aircraft, 9000 anti-armour systems, 7,000 small arms such as machine guns, shotguns, and grenade launchers as well as drones and other military equipment.